October 27 / 13.05 Galway

13.05

Heavy

KONE Handicap

  • Prize money: £6582.64
  • 1m 0f 73y
  • 16 runners
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KONE Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 164157 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

Form: 44-15

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced (one-eyed) 3yo off the mark on seasonal return in Fairyhouse fillies maiden last month, coming from some way back under today's rider over 7f; left with plenty to do over a mile at Navan on handicap debut; 2lb lower and remains unexposed.
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2

(15)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Love Is Blind

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced (one-eyed) 3yo off the mark on seasonal return in Fairyhouse fillies maiden last month, coming from some way back under today's rider over 7f; left with plenty to do over a mile at Navan on handicap debut; 2lb lower and remains unexposed.

10/1

2

(15)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Love Is Blind

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced (one-eyed) 3yo off the mark on seasonal return in Fairyhouse fillies maiden last month, coming from some way back under today's rider over 7f; left with plenty to do over a mile at Navan on handicap debut; 2lb lower and remains unexposed.

10/1

3

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

16:24 Navan

Love Is Blind

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced (one-eyed) 3yo off the mark on seasonal return in Fairyhouse fillies maiden last month, coming from some way back under today's rider over 7f; more improvement likely upped in trip for handicap debut.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 501331 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Likes an ease in the ground, scoring at Bellewstown (1m, soft) and a week ago career-best when winning over 7f at Gowran on heavy; up another 5lb but still respected.
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12th

3

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Rapid improver last year, winning three times in testing ground; carried that forward to this term when taking the Lincoln handicap over C&D in March; some decent runs in defeat since but this ground might not be soft enough.

14/1

5th

3

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Ribee

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; early-season form also included second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; unplaced twice in Listed races this term; handicap form gives him a leading chance; drawn low.

7/1

7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

Form: -05874 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Tom Mullins include 2022 and 2023 runnings of this race (both off 77 on heavy); recent yard debut at Naas was encouraging and one to consider given his record here.
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5th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance.

100/30

2nd

5

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two-time C&D winner on heavy off higher marks; went close again over C&D in October, again on heavy; caught the eye when short of room and not beaten far at Killarney on latest (1m, good); softer conditions would be preferable but he's got plenty of decent form on this sort of ground and his yard targets this meeting; chance.

12/1

Form: 490-60

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Form has nosedived since debut win and no encouragement from recent efforts despite handicapper relenting.
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11th

13

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Buttermere Ridge

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Oliver McKiernan

1-11 on Flat after landing a 7f course maiden in April 2024; just 1.5l behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer in July (1m, good) and better off at weights now; well beaten at Galway latest (7f, yielding).

18/1

10th

15

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has failed to add to his Gowran maiden win in April 2024 (7f, good); not a bad effort when a close fourth behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer latest (Gloriously Glam second); handicap form unconvincing; new headgear combination tried.

25/1

4th

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Rated 68 so well treated by race conditions on paper and one of best efforts for this yard when beaten 6.5l into seventh of 15 in Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) on seasonal return; needs to back that up now.

10/1

Form: 822427 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best form on soft/heavy, winning Galway 2yo maiden and runner-up on three of four handicaps this season, notably beaten a head at Killarney (1m4f) and 0.5l at Listowel (1m); below best at Naas on latest but no surprise if she bounced back here dropped in trip.
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8th

2

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

14:20 Tramore

Annies Angel

11st 11lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won as a 2yo on the Flat; some decent efforts in defeat mixing both codes lately but needs to find more on this second handicap hurdle start.

7/1

11th

7

(8)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Annies Angel

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Broke her maiden over 1m as a 2yo here in heavy ground but no win since; tried over hurdles recently without success but some decent efforts; not ruled out.

14/1

5th

5

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Annies Angel

11st 8lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Adrian McGuinness

Flat winner on heavy ground; 0-4 over hurdles but some decent efforts all the same; proved she handles better ground when not too far away in fourth at Downpatrick in a rated novice hurdle last time (2m2f, good); can't be dismissed.

6/1

Form: 05151 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Much improved to win C&D maiden at the festival (good-to-yielding) and successful handicap debut on latest when upped in trip at Killarney, asserting late on over 1m3f (soft); 3lb rise okay, back in trip here.
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1st

10

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Blue Moon Boy

10st 8lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual Flat winner; stand-out effort over hurdles when a 2.25l second of 15 off 93 at Sligo (2m2f, good) on penultimate; didn't build on that at Tramore on latest; capable of better but risks attached.

14/1

12th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Blue Moon Boy

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

2-7 on the Flat; left maiden hurdle form behind when a keeping on 2.25l second of 15 on handicap debut at Sligo (2m2f, good); raised 3lb; debatable whether this sharper test will suit but he's a player.

9/2

2nd

6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Blue Moon Boy

11st 2lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual winner and rated 73 on the Flat; has to be of interest off 93 in this sphere after a warm-up on the Flat in March.

11/2

16/1

Form: 373474 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Seven Flat wins include at Leopardstown this time last year (1m, heavy); not at same level this year but some okay efforts; more to find however.
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10th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Titanium

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.

13/1

10th

17

(20)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Titanium

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Titanium

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix.

11/1

Form: 730550 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.
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16th

12

(16)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

One of his five wins came over 7f at this track in 2024; lost his form at the end of last year, and this trip is new; encouraging display when sixth of 17 (Dark Summit, eighth) over a shorter trip here on Tuesday.

10/1

Form: -41470

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Leopardstown in August (1m1f, good), most recently well held over hurdles on soft; others preferred.
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2nd

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Sinbad My Dad

9st 13lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Won off 4lb lower last year; hinted at a return to form at Leopardstown on penultimate but jockey reported he stopped quickly back there on latest; may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

14/1

9th

2

(19)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Sinbad My Dad

9st 13lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Won this off 4lb lower last season; ran on well for a close fourth here on latest over 1m2f; not the kindest of draws, but should be staying on at the finish.

13/2

Form: 240776 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 22 starts came at the Curragh in May (1m, soft), also second at Galway festival over 7f; made much of running at the Curragh six days ago but didn't get home in heavy ground; draw a negative.
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10

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 6lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh last March (1m, soft); no joy since and beaten around 9l in both starts at that venue this season; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces; not discounted.

15/2

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Eighth of 26 here 13 days ago when bidding to repeat last year's win in a 1m contest; may do better with that run behind him.

12/1

8th

8

(17)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Sole victory came in this race last year (soft) on his seasonal return and he is 2lb lower now; was well backed on that occasion so he's well worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

Form: 760973 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.
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14th

17

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sylkie

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.

11/1

9th

16

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Sylkie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed.

50/1

12

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Sylkie

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.

8/1

Form: 045115 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Long losing run before back-to-back wins at Cork and Roscommon for 7lb claimer; left with plenty to do at Gowran last time so could still have more to offer (senior rider takes over).
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

Form: 37-042 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two years since her last win but best effort for some time here last month when staying on second to On A Session over 7f (soft); 2lb higher but still on a reasonable mark.
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1st

12

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Lady Arwen

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Five-time winner including twice this season; stayed on well to see off Elusive Duke at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) eight days ago (Loingseoir fourth) and raised 7lb; has gone well here before but very wide draw not ideal.

6/1

1st

7

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Lady Arwen

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Gained a first win for almost three years in a 1m Gowran handicap in April; failed to cut much ice in two efforts since; might just prefer it softer these days.

10/1

10th

13

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Snapped lengthy losing run when landing 7.5f handicap at this track in April, beating Miss Americana by a short head; ran just okay off 4lb higher at Limerick since but dropped a further 2lb after; 3-7 here and enjoys soft ground so can't be dismissed.

12/1

Form: 058309

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.
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15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

9th

13

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Shelbourne

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard; ran okay on heavy here (9.5f) on penultimate but failed to build on that at Naas latest; stamina to prove for this trip.

28/1

Form: -00000 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three of his five wins have come here but last one was in April 2024; precious little to recommend this year but has dropped 12lb in total and has his ground.
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13th

13

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Zephron

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Soft ground no excuse when down the field in his last two races; this 9yo is on a lengthy losing run.

25/1

10th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zephron

9st 6lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

Five wins from 52 starts but none since April 2024; weak form last season and bar one okay run on penultimate at Gowran, that trend has continued in three outings this term.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €43.10
Straight Forecast €41.24
Tricast €537.58
Trifecta €456.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Annie's Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Sylkie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Goldrush Kid

TOPSPEED:

Rhythm King

The Irish Sun:

San Aer